Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network

Tell us. Are you having challenges recruiting skilled staff? We want to know more about your labour market needs!... Complete this 10-minute survey at: https://bit.ly/3qhQUPw #pictoucounty #smallbusinesses #supportlocalbusinessowners

An interesting tool from the Government of Canada called the Business Benefits Finder. "Find the right programs and services, whether you’re starting out or scaling up." https://www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/innovation?lang=eng

Are you an employer in Pictou County? We want to hear from you to better understand the challenges, successes, and opportunities local employers are facing in securing skilled staff. The survey can be found here: https://bit.ly/3qhQUPw... #pictoucounty #supportlocal #SupportSmallBusinessOwners

Canadian Summer Job applications are due on January 29, 2021. To apply: https://www.canada.ca//ser/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html Example of a position: ... A local restaurant plans to hire youth to assist with processing and delivering orders over the summer months. The youth will work in small teams to plan and conduct deliveries. They will also be responsible for keeping accurate records. The youth will receive in-person training throughout their first week from their supervisor and then a senior staff member will be assigned as their mentor for the remainder of the placement. Included in the youth’s training will be direction for client service and the proper procedures for social distancing in a professional setting. Outcomes for the youth will be learning how to develop work plans as a team as well as gaining experience in client service through coordinating delivery drop-offs. A project like this would receive additional assessment points as it responds to one of the program’s national priorities.

Building a strong workforce is important for a vibrant community! That is why, the Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network is working to understand the challenges, successes and opportunities local employers are facing in securing skilled staff, and how to best support them in recruiting and retaining skilled employees. You can read more about a specific federal and provincial investment to support the PCREN with helping employers to learn more about employer immigration ...programs, here - https://bit.ly/3oDNPJx The PCREN is also asking local employers to complete a 10-minute survey about their labour market challenges. You can access the survey here - https://bit.ly/3qhQUPw

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Resettling in Canada as a refugee can be a rewarding but challenging experience. Learn more about what to expect when you first arrive and the services available to help you get settled into your new life: https://youtu.be/u6ng9lTwIGQ

Meet the vender: Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens Located on the pastoral shores of Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Strait on a lush escarpment overlooking Pr...ince Edward Island lie the beautiful rows of lavender at Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens. Between the earthy aromas of the surrounding forest, the light hint of salt spray, and the heavenly aroma of lavender, a visit to Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens causes sensory overload but in a very good way! We are a small, family-owned/operated agricultural business, dedicated to producing superior-quality, direct-from-the-farm lavender products. Seafoam Lavender is one of the local small businesses that contributed product to the curated Pictou County boxes. These boxes are a project between nine local small businesses, the Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network and Summer Street. You can view the curated boxes and learn more about this #supportlocal initiative at: https://summer-street.square.site/ You can also visit Seafoam Lavender at: https://lavendercanada.com/ #supportoursmallbusinesses #supportlocal #supportsocial #buylocal #buylocalthisholidayseason

Read more about the Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network. You can read more about the work of the PCREN in the 'Case Study: Community-Driven Approach to Labour Mobility for Refugees' found in the Canadian Institute for Identities and Migration document 'Metropolis eBook, Beyond 2020: Renewing Canada's Commitment to Immigration, Volumes 1.' The PCREN and Pictou County is on pages 18-28. Here is the link: ... https://www.ciim.ca//608_metropolis_ebook_vol1_2020_v10_lr

Martin Ceramics and Uncle Leo's Brewery teamed up to create cigar trays for Uncle Leo’s brewery patio club night. Read more about this story here: https://martinceramic.ca//12/1/the-making-of-the-cigar-tray

Attention Holiday Shoppers! Share some local holiday cheer by purchasing a curated and limited time offering of #PictouCounty #local boxes. You can choose from:... a Pictou County Comfort Box a Pictou County Foodie Box, or a Pictou County Local Box. These boxes are full of local goods from Pictou County small businesses. Boxes are on sale now! Limited boxes will be sold; therefore, make sure that you do not miss out! Purchase now to get a great gift and to #supportlocal. To learn more about this initiative and to purchase, please click here: https://summer-street.square.site/ Boxes will be available for pick-up starting December 11th. #PictouCounty #LocalLove #LoveLocal #BuyLocal #HolidayGifts #BuyLocalThisHolidaySeason #buysocial My Grandfather’s Farm, Merigomish Market Garden, Sunny Cove Honey, Big Cove Foods, Chapel Cove Chocolate, Le Soap, Mrs. MacGregor's Treats & Shivery Bites, Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens

La Foire virtuelle B2B organisée par Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) avec le soutien du Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité (RDÉE Canada), de ses membres et de la Coopérative d’intégration francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (CIF ÎPÉ), se tiendra le mercredi 2 décembre de 9 h à 17 h (heure de l’Est). The B2B Virtual Fair organized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with the support of Réseau de développement économi...que et d’employabilité (RDÉE Canada), its members and Coopérative d’intégration francophone de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (CIF ÎPÉ), will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Time). Pour vous inscrire, cliquez sur le lien suivant : connectioninternationale.ca To register, click on the following link: connectioninternationale.ca/en/

This year, our local business community has been creative, innovative, and resilient. In challenging times, local businesses have pivoted to supply PPE and hand sanitizer, they have offered different means of interacting with curbside pick up and delivery options, and they have adapted to new regulations and restrictions. The PCREN is thankful that local business owners have shared their stories with our team, and that they continue to be innovative in their approach to busi...ness during the pandemic. Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours. #HappyThanksgiving2020 #pictoucounty #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportingsmallbusinesses

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This is Nicole LeBlanc from Healthy Pictou County, and I’m pleased to share with you the ‘Welcome Home to Pictou County´. This guide, was created by the community, for the community with contributions from local writers, organizations, businesses, and people. As you’ll notice, you’ll find local photography from cover to cover, with generous contributions from local photographers sharing their work showcasing what our community is all about. It will be a wonderful tool for ...those considering our community, those who recently moved here, and even a resource for those who have lived here their whole lives and can rediscover our community. With COVID and travel restrictions, we know that the electronic look-book version is especially appealing and user-friendly. You can find the guide electronically at: https://issuu.com//d/pictou_county_welcome_home_guide_2020 And learn more about it at: https://healthypictoucounty.ca/welcome-to-pictou-county-gu/

Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores (DEANS) has partnered with the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) for the second year to deliver a seasonality and labour training project. This year, you do not need to be a member to participate. The courses are free and can be completed at a time that is convenient for you. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.coastalnovascotia.ca/emerit-training-forms/

New Funding Announcement Does your business need help with its online presence? The Pictou County Regional Enterprise Network (PCREN) is launching an e-commerce fund to help small businesses create or enhance their digital presence. New online tools will enable local businesses to increase their visibility and competitiveness while minimizing the impact of COVID-19.... How do I apply? To find the application and fund guidelines, please visit: https://pictoucounty.com/ecommerce-fund/ Applications are to be returned by email to [email protected] by October 24. The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is supporting the project with a non-repayable contribution of $40,000 from the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). PCREN has committed $20,000 to the e-commerce fund for a total of $60,000. #supportingsmallbusinesses #supportlocal #pictoucounty

Congratulations to Summer Street.

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Tomorrow (October 2): Ladies Learning Code is offering a webinar tomorrow about tools used to build a logo and create a style guide. More information about the session: Learn the tools used to build a logo and create a style guide. This workshop targets adults who are looking to learn digital tools to brand their business. We'll investigate positive and negative examples of branding, and learn about core components to branding, including mission statements, core values, and... style guides. This program is designed for beginner-level computer users. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-online-llc-digital-tools-f

Starting at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday): Business Resiliency amid COVID-19 hosted by the Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce. To register and to learn more: https://www.cbregionalchamber.ca//business-resiliency-ami/

Own a site that’s ready for development? Join our webinar to learn about the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation. Show the world the potential of your ...property with the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation Own private land, a commercial site, or an industrial or municipal park property that’s ready for development? Then join us for a webinar that will show you how the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation will attract the attention of investors and site selectors to your property from around the world: English presentation: September 18th at 11:00 AM Format: Zoom Register today at: https://zoom.us//regi/tJUqd-GpqD4pH9dyfQbuLmAcjHPTpEp5xZ1y Meeting ID: 917 0816 5353 Passcode: 482864 French presentation: September 18th at 2:00 PM Format: Zoom Register today at: https://zoom.us//regi/tJEvfuqprjktHdVQtvJHhq3i_l4aITd-CDci Meeting ID: 952 9310 2771 Passcode: 273273 In this webinar you will learn: Why you should get your property certified as an investment-ready site. How the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation is issued, including the requirements your property will have to meet to demonstrate that it is primed for development and investment. How the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation streamlines the site selection process, providing potential investors with the key data and property information they need, which increases your property's attractiveness and speeds up the site selection process. How a certified site assures investors and site selectors that your property is ready for development, which means lower risk, faster turnaround times, and quicker approvals, ultimately resulting in faster investment. Don’t miss your chance to learn all about the Atlantic Canada Certified Site Designation that will attract investors to fully serviced or readily serviced sites in Atlantic Canada. Register today! Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)

"How a business communicates in this era of the COVID-19 pandemic is key to its future success and sometimes its very survival. As consumer behaviour changes, supply chains become disrupted and employees and employers navigate unchartered territory and potentially uncertain futures, the importance of a well-crafted crisis management plan is becoming ever clearer to Canadian enterprises. Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. AST fo...r an interactive webinar with guest speakers Mark Boutet and Larry Markowitz of NATIONAL Public Relations, Canada's leading public relations firm. This webinar will discuss the basic principles of crisis communication, and focus on maintaining your brand during these challenging times." https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crisis-communications-in-times-

Is hand sanitizer as effective as soap and water? How do you put on/take off a mask to avoid contamination? How far apart do you REALLY need to be inside? Outside? Our COVID-19 COURSE is 100% online! And Chamber members get a 25% discount!! https://buff.ly/3k9Q9Fp

If you are a business owner facing financial challenges, seeking the right guidance and advice can help you restructure your finances to better overcome the current circumstances, and effectively plan for the future. Join Ceridian for a webinar on Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. AST where they will welcome CIBC panelists Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets, Greg Windle, Director, National Industry Program, and Mohammed ...Jehangir, Director, Packaged Loans and Strategic Partnership. In this webinar, they will share best practices for rebuilding and restructuring your small business finances for events such as COVID-19 and beyond. You will leave this webinar with tangible takeaways and reflections to immediately apply to your business. If you are interested in this webinar, but not able to make it, please register to receive the link to the recording. https://cloud.ceridian.com//a-way-forward-for-your-busines